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Old style Monk skill tree, circa Blizzcon 2009. Art by Muldric.

This page lists all Monk skills, as of August 2011. Follow the links to the individual skill pages for full discussion of every skill, including first hand reports and screenshots.

Useful skill links:

Skills - General skill design and mechanics.
- Active skills - Skills where effects are activated by the player.
- Passive skills - Skills where effects are activated automatically, by the computer or by special events.
- Signature skills - Skills that define characters.
- Monk Combo Skills - The class specialty; mix and match three hits in a row for big bonuses.
- Monk Auras - Skills that provide buffs to party members and/or debuffs to enemies.
Monk traits - Diablo III's version of Passive skills.
Runestones - The way to massive skill customization/modification.
Monk skill archive - Monk skills removed or modified during development.

Active Skills

Click to the individual skill pages for more details about these skills including numbers, screenshots, runestone information, blue quotes, and much more.

Blinding Flash

Blinding Flash is available at level 1.
Spirit Skill

Description: Creates a flash of light that blinds all nearby enemies. Blinded enemies will not attack unless they are attacked first. Lasts for X-X seconds. Blinded enemies have a X% reduced chance to hit.
- Rank One: Blinds enemies for 3-4 seconds, 20% reduced chance to hit.
- Rank Two: Blinds enemies for 3-5 seconds, 25% reduced chance to hit.

Fists of Thunder

Fists of Thunder is available at level 1.
No description is available.

Breath of Heaven

Breath of Heaven is available at level 2.
A curing, cleansing spell that removes debuffs from the Monk and his party.

Description: The Monk banishes any harmful effects from himself and his allies, including stun, slowing, and effects that reduce defensive or offensive abilities.

Lashing Tail Kick

Lashing Tail Kick is available at level 3.
A roundhouse kick that knocks back enemies.

Description: The Monk unleashes a deadly roundhouse kick, causing knockback and dealing X-X physical damage.
- Rank One: 25 Spirit, Deals 10-20 Physical damage.

Mantra of Healing

Mantra of Healing is available at level 4.
No description is available.

Deadly Reach

Deadly reach is available at level 5.
No description is available.

Dashing Strike

Dashing Strike is available at level 6.
A fast moving, charge-like attack, more useful for the movement than the damage dealt.

Description: The Monk dashes quickly at the targeted enemy or location, dealing X% weapon damage plus X-X physical damage.

Lethal Decoy

Lethal Decoy is available at level 7.
Spirit Skill

Description: The Monk creates an illusion of himself composed of pure holy energy. This illusion attracts enemies to it, and then it explodes dealing X-X holy damage.
- Rank One: Costs 40 Spirit, Explodes for 10-20 holy damage

Crippling Wave

Crippling Wave is available at level 8.
A debuff combo, this one slows enemies, while dealing fairly minor damage. Best mixed in for the first or second hit with another more impactful combo.

Description: A series of large sweeping attacks that debilitate enemies and cause X% weapon damage.
- First Hit: Enemies are dazed, reducing movement speed by X% for X seconds.
- Second and Third Hit: Refreshes the duration of the daze effect.

Mantra of Retribution

Mantra of Retribution is available at level 9.
No description is available.

Inner Sanctuary

Inner Sanctuary is available at level 11.
A defensive skill that creates a small protected circle around the Monk into which no monster can enter. Spells and ranged attacks will still strike the Monk though.

Description: Creates a protected region on the ground for X seconds that cannot be passed through.

Exploding Palm

Exploding Palm is available at level 12.
This skill became an instant legend when the Monk debuted at Blizzcon 2009. It's a combo skill that deals two light damage hits, before the third booby traps the target with a beating heart visible above their head. If a monster dies with the heart still there, they explode in a supernova of blood, dealing substantial AoE damage to all nearby enemies.

Description: A series of lethal strikes target enemy nerve clusters that sets up a deadly chain reaction within the target. Deals X% weapon damage.
- Third Hit: Target bleeds for X physical damage over X seconds. If the target dies it explodes dealing X-X% of maximum health in physical damage to all enemies nearby.

Mantra of Evasion

Mantra of Evasion is available at level 14.
No description is available.

Tempest Rush

Tempest Rush is available at level 16.
No description is available.

Sweeping Wind

Sweeping Wind is available at level 18.
Combo skill

Description: The Monk sweeps his weapon in a circle, forming a barrier of force that deals X% weapon damage to every enemy hit. Can hit enemies multiple times.

Serenity

Serenity is available at level 19.
Spirit Skill

Description: The Monk creates a shield that protects him from all incoming damage. Lasts X seconds.

Way of the Hundred Fists

Way of the Hundred Fists is available at level 21.
One of the most popular combo skills, this attack lands a crushing series of body shots on the enemy. It was shown in modified form in the Monk cinematic; used to pulverize the ribs of a Morlu Caster.

Description: A series of punches strike enemies in front of the Monk that cause X% weapon damage.

Mantra of Conviction

Mantra of Conviction is available at level 22.
No description is available.

Seven Sided Strike

Seven Sided Strike is available at level 24.
A very powerful attack, when used in Blizzcon 2009 this skill allowed the Monk to teleport to an enemy, to strike it or other nearby enemies five times, and all without ever being hit in return. It was expected to be nerfed, and has not been seen in action since.

Description: Unleashes a fury of attacks striking nearby enemies X times for X% weapon damage for each hit.

Mystic Ally

Mystic Ally is available at level 25.
No description is available.

Wave of Light

Wave of Light is available at level 27.
Spirit Skill

Description: The Monk summons a rolling wave of holy fire that scorches everything in its path, dealing X holy damage.

Note: The level of every skill is tentative as of August 2011 and likely to change.

Passive Skills

Name	Req Level	Description
Exalted Soul	10	Increases maximum Spirit by X%.
Frenzied Attacks	13	When wielding two weapons, the Monk has X% increased critical strike chance and Y% increased critical strike damage.
Aggression	15	Increases attack by X%.
Superior Skill	15	Increases precision by X%.
Expert Defense	17	Increases defense by X%.
Resonance	19	Increases the duration of auras by 120 seconds.
Untouchable	19	After dealing a critical strike, increases dodge chance by X% for 10 seconds.
Counterattack	20	When the Monk dodges an attack, the next skill has its Spirit cost reduced by X%.
Weak Spot	20	Increases critical strike damage by X%.
Strength in Adversity	23	Healing effects are improved by X% if the Monk is under Y% HP.
Near Death Experience	25	When the Monk receives a fatal blow (?), the Monk gains X% HP and Y% Spirit.
Flawless Technique	28	Skills that generate Spirit do X% more damage.
Strength of Spirit	30	Skills that require Spirit do X% more damage.

Development

Removed Skills

The following skills were removed or renamed prior to the July 2011 Press Event:

Impenetrable Defense, Radiant Visage, and Force Without Thought were removed from the Monk's skill listing between Blizzcon 2009 and Blizzcon 2010.

See the Monk skill archive for a full listing of skill changes over time.

References

The Barbarian - Barbarian skills - Barbarian traits - Fury - Barbarian skill archive [e]
Tier One/Clvl 2	Tier Two/Clvl 3	Tier Three/Clvl 6	Tier Four/Clvl 10	Tier Five/Clvl 14	Tier Six/Clvl 20	Tier Seven/Clvl 26
• Bash • Rampage • Cleave	• Ground Stomp • Ignore Pain • War Cry • Weapon Throw	• Frenzy • Revenge • Hammer of the Ancients	• Leap Attack • Sprint • Threatening Shout	• Ancient Spear • Battle Rage • Rend • Seismic Slam	• Furious Charge • Taunt • Whirlwind	• Call of the Ancients • Earthquake • Wrath of the Berserker

The Monk - Monk skills - Auras - Combos - Monk traits - Spirit - Monk skill archive [e]
Tier One/Clvl 2	Tier Two/Clvl 3	Tier Three/Clvl 6	Tier Four/Clvl 10	Tier Five/Clvl 14	Tier Six/Clvl 20	Tier Seven/Clvl 26
• Hands of Lightning • Lashing Tail Kick • Long Reach	• Circle of Wrath • Lethal Decoy • Serenity	• Blinding Flash • Crippling Wave • Holy Aura	• Dashing Strike • Dominate Aura • Way of the Hundred Fists	• Exploding Palm • Inner Sanctuary	• Breath of Heaven • Retribution Aura • Sweeping Wind	• Resist Aura • Seven-Sided Strike • Wave of Light

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 [[Image:Skill-tree-blizzcon09-monk-muldric.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Old style Monk skill tree, circa
 Blizzcon 2009. Art by [http://forums.diii.net/showthread.php?t=739038 Muldric].]]
-This page lists all '''[[Monk]] skills''', as of Blizzcon 2010. Follow the links to the individual skill pages for full discussion of every skill, including first hand reports and screenshots.
+This page lists all '''[[Monk]] skills''', as of August 2011. Follow the links to the individual skill pages for full discussion of every skill, including first hand reports and screenshots.
 '''Useful skill links:'''
 * [[Skill]]s - General skill design and mechanics.
+** [[Active skill]]s - Skills where effects are activated by the player.
+** [[Passive skill]]s - Skills where effects are activated automatically, by the computer or by special events.
 ** [[Signature skill]]s - Skills that define characters.
 ** [[Combos|Monk Combo Skills]] - The class specialty; mix and match three hits in a row for big bonuses.
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 * [[Monk traits]] - Diablo III's version of [[Passive skills]].
 * [[Runestones]] - The way to massive skill customization/modification.
-* [[Active skill]]s - Skills where effects are activated by the player.
-* [[Passive skill]]s - Skills where effects are activated automatically, by the computer or by special events.
 * [[Monk skill archive]] - Monk skills removed or modified during development.
-==Tier One Skills==
+==Active Skills==
-All abilities in this tier are unlocked at Clvl 2. Click to the individual skill pages for more details and screenshots of these skills.
+Click to the individual skill pages for more details about these skills including numbers, screenshots, [[runestone]] information, blue quotes, and much more.
-===Hands of Lightning===
+===Blinding Flash===
+[[Blinding Flash]] is available at [[clvl|level]] 1.<br>
+Spirit Skill<br>
+* '''Description:''' Creates a flash of light that blinds all nearby enemies. Blinded enemies will not attack unless they are attacked first. Lasts for X-X seconds. Blinded enemies have a X% reduced chance to hit.
+** '''Rank One:''' Blinds enemies for 3-4 seconds, 20% reduced chance to hit.
+** '''Rank Two:''' Blinds enemies for 3-5 seconds, 25% reduced chance to hit.
-[[Hands of Lightning]]<br>
-One of two low-level [[combo]] skills available to the Monk, this punching attack lands three not-very quick hits, dealing increasing amounts of lightning damage with each attack.
-* '''[[Combo]] skill:''' Generates 3 [[Spirit]] per hit.
-* '''Description:''' Unleashes a series of increasingly powerful lightning infused punches that deal X% weapon damage as lightning damage, and has a higher chance than normal to interrupt enemy attacks.
-** '''Rank One:''' Unknown
-** '''Rank Two:''' Unknown
-** '''Rank Three:''' Unknown
-** '''Rank Four:''' Unknown
-** '''Rank Five:''' Deals 300% weapon damage as lightning damage. Higher than normal chance to interrupt enemy attacks.
-This skill was preset to the 5th rank in the Blizzcon 2010 demo, so the bonuses from ranks 1-4 are unknown.
+===Fists of Thunder===
+[[Fists of Thunder]] is available at [[clvl|level]] 1.<br>
+No description is available.
+===Breath of Heaven===
+[[Breath of Heaven]] is available at [[clvl|level]] 2.<br>
+A curing, cleansing spell that removes debuffs from the Monk and his party.
+* '''Description:''' The Monk banishes any harmful effects from himself and his allies, including stun, slowing, and effects that reduce defensive or offensive abilities.
-[[File:Lightning-fists-sequence1.jpg|center|thumb|700px|Hands of Lightning sequence.]]
 ===Lashing Tail Kick===
-[[Lashing Tail Kick]]<br>
+[[Lashing Tail Kick]] is available at [[clvl|level]] 3.<br>
-Spirit Skill<br>
 A roundhouse kick that knocks back enemies.
 * '''Description:'''  The Monk unleashes a deadly roundhouse kick, causing knockback and dealing X-X physical damage.
@@ Line 42: / Line 44: @@
-===Long Reach===
+===Mantra of Healing===
-[[Long Reach]]<br>
+[[Mantra of Healing]] is available at [[clvl|level]] 4.<br>
-Combo Skill<br>
+No description is available.
-* '''Description:''' The Monk projects lines of pure force that allow him to hit several enemies a short distance away. Deals X% of weapon damage.
+===Deadly Reach===
+[[Deadly reach]] is available at [[clvl|level]] 5.<br>
+No description is available.
-==Tier Two Skills==
-All abilities in this tier are unlocked at Clvl 3. Click to the individual skill pages for more details and screenshots of these skills.
+===Dashing Strike===
-===Circle of Wrath===
+[[Dashing Strike]] is available at [[clvl|level]] 6.<br>
+A fast moving, charge-like attack, more useful for the movement than the damage dealt.
-[[Circle of Wrath]]<br>
+* '''Description:''' The Monk dashes quickly at the targeted enemy or location, dealing X% weapon damage plus X-X physical damage.
-Spirit Skill<br>
-A nova-like blast of energy deals huge damage and heals the Monk as well. Testing with this one at Blizzcon 2010 found it hugely-overpowered at low levels, even without [[runestones]] yet activated for the Monk.
-* '''Description:''' Creates a blast of holy energy that heals the Monk and nearby allies for X-X health and damages enemies for X-X holy damage.
-** ''Rank One:'' Costs 25 Spirit, Heals the Monk and his allies for 18-38 health. Deals 10-20 holy damage.
-** ''Rank Two:'' Costs 25 Spirit, Heals the Monk and his allies for 38-68 health. Deals 15-30 holy damage.
-** ''Rank Three:'' Costs 25 Spirit, Heals the Monk and his allies for 58-98 health. Deals 20-40 holy damage.
 ===Lethal Decoy===
+[[Lethal Decoy]] is available at [[clvl|level]] 7.<br>
-[[Lethal Decoy]]<br>
 Spirit Skill<br>
 * '''Description:''' The Monk creates an illusion of himself composed of pure holy energy. This illusion attracts enemies to it, and then it explodes dealing X-X holy damage.
 ** '''Rank One:''' Costs 40 Spirit, Explodes for 10-20 holy damage
-===Serenity===
-[[Serenity]]<br>
-Spirit Skill<br>
-* '''Description:''' The Monk creates a shield that protects him from all incoming damage. Lasts X seconds.
-==Tier Three Skills==
-All abilities in this tier are unlocked at Clvl 6. Click to the individual skill pages for more details and screenshots of these skills.
-===Blinding Flash===
-[[Blinding Flash]]<br>
-Spirit Skill<br>
-* '''Description:''' Creates a flash of light that blinds all nearby enemies. Blinded enemies will not attack unless they are attacked first. Lasts for X-X seconds. Blinded enemies have a X% reduced chance to hit.
-** '''Rank One:''' Blinds enemies for 3-4 seconds, 20% reduced chance to hit.
-** '''Rank Two:''' Blinds enemies for 3-5 seconds, 25% reduced chance to hit.
 ===Crippling Wave===
+[[Crippling Wave]] is available at [[clvl|level]] 8.<br>
-[[Crippling Wave]]<br>
 A debuff [[combo]], this one slows enemies, while dealing fairly minor damage. Best mixed in for the first or second hit with another more impactful combo.
@@ Line 100: / Line 76: @@
-===Holy Aura===
+===Mantra of Retribution===
+[[Mantra of Retribution]] is available at [[clvl|level]] 9.<br>
+No description is available.
-[[Holy Aura]]<br>
-Spirit Skill<br>
-This healing aura regenerates hit points for the Monk and his nearby party members.
-* '''Description:''' Bestows the Monk and nearby allies with a holy aura that increases health regeneration by X health per second.
-** When activated, temporarily boosts health regeneration to X health per second for X seconds.
+===Inner Sanctuary===
+[[Inner Sanctuary]] is available at [[clvl|level]] 11.<br>
+A defensive skill that creates a small protected circle around the Monk into which no monster can enter. Spells and ranged attacks will still strike the Monk though.
+* '''Description:''' Creates a protected region on the ground for X seconds that cannot be passed through.
-==Tier Four Skills==
-All abilities in this tier are unlocked at Clvl 10. Click to the individual skill pages for more details and screenshots of these skills.
-===Dashing Strike===
-[[Dashing Strike]]<br>
-Combo Skill<br>
-A fast moving, charge-like attack, more useful for the movement than the damage dealt.
-* '''Description:''' The Monk dashes quickly at the targeted enemy or location, dealing X% weapon damage plus X-X physical damage.
-===Dominate Aura===
-[[Dominate Aura]]<br>
-A damage-boosting aura. Spirit Skill.<br>
-* '''Description:''' Creates an aura that causes all nearby enemies to take X% additional damage.
-===Way of the Hundred Fists===
-[[Way of the Hundred Fists]]<br>
-Combo Skill<br>
-One of the most popular [[combo]] skills, this attack lands a crushing series of body shots on the enemy. It was shown in modified form in the [[Cinematic:Monk|Monk cinematic]]; used to pulverize the ribs of a [[Morlu Caster]].
-* '''Description:''' A series of punches strike enemies in front of the Monk that cause X% weapon damage.
-==Tier Five Skills==
-All abilities in this tier are unlocked at Clvl 14. Click to the individual skill pages for more details and screenshots of these skills.
 ===Exploding Palm===
+[[Exploding Palm]] is available at [[clvl|level]] 12.<br>
-[[Exploding Palm]]<br>
-Combo Skill<br>
 This skill became an instant legend when the Monk debuted at Blizzcon 2009. It's a [[combo]] skill that deals two light damage hits, before the third booby traps the target with a beating heart visible above their head. If a monster dies with the heart still there, they explode in a supernova of blood, dealing substantial [[AoE]] damage to all nearby enemies.
 * '''Description:''' A series of lethal strikes target enemy nerve clusters that sets up a deadly chain reaction within the target. Deals X% weapon damage.
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-===Inner Sanctuary===
+===Mantra of Evasion===
+[[Mantra of Evasion]] is available at [[clvl|level]] 14.<br>
+No description is available.
-[[Inner Sanctuary]]<br>
-Spirit Skill<br>
-A defensive skill that creates a small protected circle around the Monk into which no monster can enter. Spells and ranged attacks will still strike the Monk though.
-* '''Description:''' Creates a protected region on the ground for X seconds that cannot be passed through.
+===Tempest Rush===
+[[Tempest Rush]] is available at [[clvl|level]] 16.<br>
+No description is available.
-==Tier Six Skills==
-All abilities in this tier are unlocked at Clvl 20. Click to the individual skill pages for more details and screenshots of these skills.
+===Sweeping Wind===
+[[Sweeping Wind]] is available at [[clvl|level]] 18.<br>
+Combo skill<br>
+* '''Description:''' The Monk sweeps his weapon in a circle, forming a barrier of force that deals X% weapon damage to every enemy hit. Can hit enemies multiple times.
-===Breath of Heaven===
-[[Breath of Heaven]]<br>
+===Serenity===
+[[Serenity]] is available at [[clvl|level]] 19.<br>
 Spirit Skill<br>
-A curing, cleansing spell that removes debuffs from the Monk and his party.
+* '''Description:''' The Monk creates a shield that protects him from all incoming damage. Lasts X seconds.
-* '''Description:''' The Monk banishes any harmful effects from himself and his allies, including stun, slowing, and effects that reduce defensive or offensive abilities.
-===Retribution Aura===
+===Way of the Hundred Fists===
+[[Way of the Hundred Fists]] is available at [[clvl|level]] 21.<br>
+One of the most popular [[combo]] skills, this attack lands a crushing series of body shots on the enemy. It was shown in modified form in the [[Cinematic:Monk|Monk cinematic]]; used to pulverize the ribs of a [[Morlu Caster]].
+* '''Description:''' A series of punches strike enemies in front of the Monk that cause X% weapon damage.
-[[Retribution Aura]]<br>
-Spirit Skill<br>
-An [[aura]] that reflects damage back at the monsters.
-* '''Description:''' Creates an aura that reflects damage back at enemies, dealing holy damage equal to X% of the damage inflicted. When activated, this ability will damage all nearby enemies for X-X holy damage over X seconds.
+===Mantra of Conviction===
+[[Mantra of Conviction]] is available at [[clvl|level]] 22.<br>
+No description is available.
-===Sweeping Wind===
-[[Sweeping Wind]]<br>
+===Seven Sided Strike===
-Combo skill<br>
+[[Seven Sided Strike]] is available at [[clvl|level]] 24.<br>
-* '''Description:''' The Monk sweeps his weapon in a circle, forming a barrier of force that deals X% weapon damage to every enemy hit. Can hit enemies multiple times.
+A very powerful attack, when used in Blizzcon 2009 this skill allowed the Monk to teleport to an enemy, to strike it or other nearby enemies five times, and all without ever being hit in return. It was expected to be [[nerfed]], and has not been seen in action since.
+* '''Description:''' Unleashes a fury of attacks striking nearby enemies X times for X% weapon damage for each hit.
-==Tier Seven Skills==
+===Mystic Ally===
-All abilities in this tier are unlocked at Clvl 26. Click to the individual skill pages for more details and screenshots of these skills.
+[[Mystic Ally]] is available at [[clvl|level]] 25.<br>
+No description is available.
-===Resist Aura===
+===Wave of Light===
+[[Wave of Light]] is available at [[clvl|level]] 27.<br>
+Spirit Skill<br>
+* '''Description:''' The Monk summons a rolling wave of holy fire that scorches everything in its path, dealing X holy damage.
-[[Resist Aura]]<br>
-Spirit Skill<br>
-* '''Description:''' The Monk creates an aura that protects him and his allies, increasing all resistances by X points. For the first X seconds after this aura is activated, all resistances are increased by an additional X points.
+'''Note:''' The level of every skill is tentative as of August 2011 and likely to change.
-===Seven Sided Strike===
-[[Seven Sided Strike]]<br>
-Spirit Skill<br>
-A very powerful attack, when used in Blizzcon 2009 this skill allowed the Monk to teleport to an enemy, to strike it or other nearby enemies five times, and all without ever being hit in return. It was expected to be [[nerfed]], and has not been seen in action since.
-* '''Description:''' Unleashes a fury of attacks striking nearby enemies X times for X% weapon damage for each hit.
+==Passive Skills==
+{| width="100%" style="border-collapse: collapse;"
+! Name
+! width="8%" | Req Level
+! Description
+|-
+|[[Exalted Soul]] || 10 || Increases maximum [[Spirit]] by X%.
+|-
+|[[Frenzied Attacks]] || 13 || When wielding two weapons, the Monk has X% increased critical strike chance and Y% increased critical strike damage.
+|-
+|[[Aggression]] || 15 || Increases [[attack]] by X%.
+|-
+|[[Superior Skill]] || 15 || Increases [[precision]] by X%.
+|-
+|[[Expert Defense]] || 17 || Increases [[defense]] by X%.
+|-
+|[[Resonance]] || 19 || Increases the duration of [[aura]]s by 120 seconds.
+|-
+|[[Untouchable]] || 19 || After dealing a critical strike, increases dodge chance by X% for 10 seconds.
+|-
+|[[Counterattack]] || 20 || When the Monk dodges an attack, the next skill has its [[Spirit]] cost reduced by X%.
+|-
+|[[Weak Spot]] || 20 || Increases critical strike damage by X%.
+|-
+|[[Strength in Adversity]] || 23 || Healing effects are improved by X% if the Monk is under Y% HP.
+|-
+|[[Near Death Experience]] || 25 || When the Monk receives a fatal blow (?), the Monk gains X% HP and Y% [[Spirit]].
+|-
+|[[Flawless Technique]] || 28 || Skills that generate [[Spirit]] do X% more damage.
+|-
+|[[Strength of Spirit]] || 30 || Skills that require [[Spirit]] do X% more damage.
+|-
+|}
-===Wave of Light===
-[[Wave of Light]]<br>
+==Development==
-[[Spirit]] Skill<br>
+===Removed Skills===
-* '''Description:''' The Monk summons a rolling wave of holy fire that scorches everything in its path, dealing X holy damage.
+The following skills were removed or renamed prior to the July 2011 Press Event:
+* [[Hands of Lightning]]
+* [[Long Reach]]
+* [[Circle of Wrath]]
+* [[Holy Aura]]
+* [[Dominate Aura]]
+* [[Retribution Aura]]
+* [[Resist Aura]]
-==Removed Skills==
 [[Impenetrable Defense]], [[Radiant Visage]], and [[Force Without Thought]] were removed from the Monk's skill listing between Blizzcon 2009 and Blizzcon 2010.
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 * [http://diablo.incgamers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=783417 Monk gameplay report]
 * [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/hands-on-from-blizzcon-mega-pvm-report-monk/ BlizzCon 2010 Monk Hands-on report]
+* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/forums/showthread.php?p=7962606#post7962606 JudgeHype.com July 2011 Press Event Coverage - The Witch Doctor (Translated by Zediono)]
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